Father's Day in the French Alps

**Kiltman** · 23rd June 10, 08:02 PM

Now that's a fantastic way to do fathers' day. Did you win at chess?

**Ancienne Alliance** · 24th June 10, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by Kiltman

Now that's a fantastic way to do fathers' day. Did you win at chess?

Again, I would like to thank you all for your wonderful comments.

I do not want to "let Louise win" just to please her. I think it's bad politics.

She is learning fast and surely someday she will beat me.

When that day comes, I want her to have no doubt that she really got to actually beat me.

Best,

Robert

**BoldHighlander** · 24th June 10, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

Again, I would like to thank you all for your wonderful comments.

I do not want to "let Louise win" just to please her. I think it's bad politics.

She is learning fast and surely someday she will beat me.

When that day comes, I want her to have no doubt that she really got to actually beat me.

Best,

Robert

I remember the first time I won at chess....after 27 attempts. The only problem was the person I was playing couldn't suffer a bruised ego & admit that I won, and in the end claimed I cheated!

**Mike_Oettle** · 24th June 10, 04:47 AM

Robert, what a wonderful Father’s Day you had!
Was it entirely coincidence that you were wearing a Culloden tartan that morning?
At any rate, the girls gave you a magnificent surprise, and they looked so cute doing so, too!
Regards to Chrystel, too.
Mike.

**kennethrmc** · 22nd June 10, 11:20 PM

Thanks for sharing such a heartwarming father's day.

**cessna152towser** · 23rd June 10, 02:58 AM

Such a wonderful gift.
You are so fortunate being blessed with Louise and Evangeline.
I hope and pray for the day when I will establish my own family.

**Mipi** · 23rd June 10, 06:27 AM

Wonderful gift, but I believe the girls are the greatest gift. You're lucky man.

Mipi

toadinakilt · 23rd June 10, 06:47 AM

My little girl was a little young to understand Father's Day this year, but your pictures made me jones for the future. Your daughters are a delight.

And to echo some previous posts, where did they find that chess set?!?

**Ancienne Alliance** · 23rd June 10, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by toadinakilt

And to echo some previous posts, where did they find that chess set?!?

Thank you all for your kind words .

As for the chess set, I got it on line. Just type : culloden chess set...

Best,

Robert

**ShaunMaxwell** · 23rd June 10, 07:43 AM

Thanks for sharing your Father's Day with us, Robert. I always enjoy your photos... Such a pretty place and such beautiful girls! Love the chess set as well. By the way, I recognized the painting of James Drummond... My great grandmother was a Drummond.